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Avery County Commissioners have extended a moratorium on
High Impact Industries for another 90 days.

According to Building Inspector
Tommy Burleson, Commissioners want to make sure the newly drafted High Impact
Industry ordinance is perfect before a Rock Quarry has the chance to build in
Avery.

“It’s going to have a big impact on the county,” he said, “And
we don’t want to rush through this thing and miss things.”

A special meeting will be held later this month, and a final
draft of the ordinance is expected in September.

The sudden interest in high impact industries is fueled by
R.C. Landholdings’ permit request to build a rock quarry on Hanging Rock Road
in the Green Valley Community of Avery County. Neighbors are concerned about
the affect such an operation will have on potable water supplies and the
surrounding environment.

If the final draft is approved, a public hearing is
expected in mid-September.